Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY352319 Inspection date 12/12/2011 Inspector Aileen Finan

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives with her 15 year old child. The family live in Woburn, Buckinghamshire in a second floor maisonette. All areas of the home are registered for childminding. The childminder is able to take children to and collect them from local schools and nurseries. The family do not have any pets. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to provide care for a maximum of six children under eight years of age at any one time. Of these three may be in the early years age range. Currently the childminder has 11 children on roll. Of these four children are in the early years age range and are cared for on both a full and part-time capacity. The childminder is also registered to provide overnight care for two children under the age of eight.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is part of the Bucks Community Childminding Network. She supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is extremely efficient. She has comprehensive policies, procedures and detailed risk assessments in place to keep children safe and support their well-being. The childminder takes exceptional steps to support children's learning and development across all aspects; and as a result children are making extremely good progress in relation to their starting points. There are highly effective partnerships with other agencies and providers, which support children's development. The partnerships with parents are extremely strong overall. Rigorous systems enable the childminder to evaluate her provision and her capacity for continuous improvement extremely well.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 developing further opportunities to help parents understand more about learning through play, to enable them to actively support their children's development at home. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of how to safeguard the children she cares for and has recently updated her safeguarding children training. Highly effective systems are in place to enable her to identify any child at risk of harm and liaise with the appropriate child agencies. Comprehensive detailed risk assessments for the home and outings helps to ensure dangers to children are minimised or eliminated. The childminder makes parents fully aware of the robust policies and procedures and provides them with any amendments. Children display an excellent awareness of their own safety, they form extremely warm relationships and play exceptionally well with one another.

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the early years provision

The childminder has substantially improved her practice since her last inspection and has completed a wide and extensive range of training, which thoroughly supports her continuous development. She meticulously evaluates her practice regularly and takes on board the views of children and parents. The childminder focuses extremely well on her vision for the future. As a result, she is exceptionally aware of her strengths and areas for improved practice. The childminder successfully works within the Community Childminding Network. Consequently she has highly effective partnerships with the local authority, other childminders, other providers, ss well as, Social Services.

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the early years provision

The childminder's home is exceedingly welcoming to both parents and children. Children have access to a vast and rich range of very high quality resources, which they can access easily. This in turn, helps them to make many choices in their play and progress exceptionally well in relation to their starting points. Partnerships with parents are excellent and both parents and children are very positive about the care they receive. Prior to children starting the childminder meets parents to explain the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and to find out about children's routines and interests. Whilst the childminder informs parents extremely well about their children's achievements and ongoing development; there are fewer opportunities for parents to complement children's learning at home.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes equality and diversity tremendously well. She has recently completed extensive training to support her awareness and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder has an exceptional understanding of children's individual backgrounds. She plans very effectively for the children and as a result, has a clear understanding of children's progress and any gaps in their learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very happy, settled and confident. They enjoy a particularly broad range of activities and play which enables them to develop their curiosity and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 imagination. They thoroughly love the singing, musical instruments and action rhyme session, which supports their self esteem, language and communication very effectively. They also love the story times where they take turns to choose books. This enables them to learn and understand about a broad range of topics, particularly with one that explains recycling. The children are extremely confident in recalling information about separating tins, paper and plastic. A wide range of outings are successfully included in weekly routines. These include trips to the park, feeding the ducks on the pond at the end of the road and visits to toddler groups, the library and children centres.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a wide range of learning experiences for the children which she plans exceptionally well. She has an excellent awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. All children are given a learning journal where the childminder makes high quality observations and assessments. She then successfully uses these to plan for children's unique and individual learning needs. As a result of this rigorous assessment of children's progress she is able to plan for their next steps and clearly identify any gaps in children's development. Consequently, children thrive and are making exceptional progress in relation to their starting points and capabilities.

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and outcomes for children

Children highly benefit from regular activities outside, enjoying the fresh air and exercise. The childminder proactively plans and provides daily opportunities as she lives on a second floor maisonette. The childminder provides children with an extremely good range of very nutritious meals and snacks. They also have opportunities to take part in cooking and shopping activities. Consequently, they develop superb understanding in making healthy choices in relation to the foods they eat. From an early age children learn about good personal hygiene. As a result, they understand about blowing their noses and washing hands prior to meals.

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and outcomes for children

Children show a very strong sense of security and confidence. They demonstrate an excellent understanding of what standards of behaviour are expected; and play extremely nicely with one another. They develop a very good understanding about how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety when out and about, and regularly practise how to leave the setting in an emergency. They are also fully independently in using scissors safely. .

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and outcomes for children

Children feel very secure and play exceptionally well both independently and with their friends. The childminder successfully provides children with experiences which promote their understanding of diversity and the similarities and differences of others. Consequently, children feel extremely valued and happy. Children's communication skills are exceptionally good. They use their surroundings and resources well, which in turn promotes their skills for the future and allows them to become very active and inquisitive learners. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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